British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth attends reception for RAF

The Queen attended a Royal Air Force reception in Edinburgh on the evening of the 3rd of July. Squadron 603, otherwise known as the City of Edinburgh Squadron was being granted the Freedom of the City. Freedom of the City of Edinburgh is the highest honour the city can grant to people and is given to those who are “held in the highest esteem.” The squadron was originally a light bomber…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Outgoing Derry and Strabane Mayor defends his choice not to meet Prince Charles

The new mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has been elected. Maolíosa McHugh, the outgoing mayor, has been widely criticised for not meeting Prince Charles when he visited last October. Prince Charles, who visited Derby in October to meet victims of severe flooding, was snubbed by then-Mayor McHugh. McHugh, who is a member of Sinn Féin, refused to meet the Prince of Wales in…
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The Sussexes

The Royal Wedding was the most watched British TV event of the year

A peak of 18 million British people tuned in to watch the coverage of Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding. This makes it the biggest television event of the year. 13.1 million people were watching as the newlyweds left St George’s Chapel and took a tour of Windsor Across ITV and the BBC. The average combined viewing figures worked out at 11 million. This is a decisive lead on the FA Cup…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne visits opening of the Balmoral Show

Princess Anne visited the Balmoral Show during its opening day on the 16th of May. The event features a range of livestock classes, showjumping, as well as hundreds of stands showing off several trades and crafts. The Balmoral Show has a long 150-year history and it still proves to be popular today. Organisers believe tens of thousands of people will visit the show over it’s four day…
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